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GG(J.769.035
23 Aug 1769:32 (308)
London . . . May 10. The inhabitants of Stratford upon Avon
have lately presented the freedom of their corporation to
David Garrick, Esq. in a box, the wood of which was planted
by the immortal Shakespear's own hand, and the
representation of the storm scene in King Lear carved
thereon, value sixty guineas; it was accompanied with a
curious penknife which belonged to that great genius. The
corporation have since made Mr. Garrick a burgess of the
town, and at the same time requested to have his picture to
put up in the Town-hall. Mr. Garrick has sent one for that
purpose.
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